Why Yes Plus Time Is No In Filmmaking

Why do some indie films completely disappear after release? In this episode, we break down the concept of the “invisible film” — movies that get uploaded to platforms but generate little to no revenue. Learn why platform saturation, over-reliance on distributors, and lack of film ...  Show more

The mid-budget independent film model is collapsing — and most filmmakers don’t see it coming. In this episode, I break down why $750K–$5M films are struggling, how the loss of DVD revenue and platform saturation changed the market, why B-list cast no longer guarantees sales, and ...  Show more

This may be the most "B" movie we will ever do on this show but that did not stop us from enjoying every second of this one!

Remember back in the olden days when we saw movies in theaters? The year 2020 hit the movie industry hard, and the term "home box office" never felt so literal. As a result, many studios are releasing even their biggest blockbusters on streaming platforms, and there are a lot of ...  Show more

Every year at Sundance, we aim to speak with indie filmmaking teams who have collaborated on some of our favorite movies. Learning from these successful collaborations can help us in our own future projects. Let’s take a look at the collaboration between filmmakers Francesca Silv ...  Show more

Two films with very short titles in this episode, starting with a comedy favourite from the 2010s. Director Paul Feig broke out of movie jail with 2010's Bridesmaids - and he used his freshly-inked deal with 20th Century Fox to get his own take on a James Bond film to the screen. ...  Show more